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2843 W Garrison Ave

Alcott Place Apartments

Renaissance Gardens - 62+ Community

North Avenue Gateway I

Weinberg Manhattan Park

Metro Heights at Mondawmin

1728 Ashburton St

North Avenue Gateway II
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3908 Belle Ave

Belvieu Bridge

3320 Presstman St

Westchester Gardens

Weinberg Manor West

5009 Norwood Ave

2210 Roslyn Ave

Pangea Oaks

Renaissance Row
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3302 Clifton Ave

Cadillac Apartments

3512 Clifton Ave

Park View at Coldspring, 62 yrs old & better

Woodland Gardens II

2423 Ken Oak Road

Hampshire House Apartments

Elmer Apartments

3116 Leighton Ave
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Parkway Overlook

3704 W Belvedere Ave

2671 W Park Dr

Greenspring Overlook

2905 Garrison Blvd

Alto Road Complex

Lane Apartments

Forest Glen

5708 Pimlico Road
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Ruscombe Gardens, 62 and over

Monte Verde

Groveland Apartments

4058 Edgewood Rd

3921 Maine Ave

Burlieth Ridge Apartments

Parkside Manor

Gwynn Oak Apartments

Oaks at Liberty
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Dorchester, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $1,381 | $955 | $1,735 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $500 | $2,120 |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $850 | $3,135 |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,000 | $3,300 |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $850 | $2,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester?
The cheapest apartment in Dorchester is North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $1,862.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dorchester?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 25 regular apartments in Dorchester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dorchester?
Cheap apartments in Dorchester have an average cost of $378 which is $1,484 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.
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